Davis, who led the major leagues with a franchise-record 53 home runs and also led the majors with 138 RBIs and 96 extra-base hits, is one of 30 finalists -- one from each team -- announced Monday. Major League Baseball gives the Hank Aaron Award to the top offensive player in the American League and the National League.

For the fourth straight year, Aaron has assembled a panel of former players to help vote on the award. That panel includes former Orioles Hall of Famers Eddie Murray and Roberto Alomar and also consists of Johnny Bench, Tony Gwynn, Paul Molitor and Robin Yount. Through Oct. 10, fans will also have the opportunity to vote on the award on MLB.com.

No Orioles player has ever won the award, which was created in 1999 to honor the 25thanniversary of Aaron breaking Babe Ruth’s all-time home-run record.

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